Phone

(413) 245-1264

Email

info@norcrosswildlife.org

Opening Hours

Trails will reopen for the season on Saturday, April 20, 2024

Guided Walk – Peruse the Ponds

Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary Wales, MA

Join us for a guided walk around a few of the beautiful ponds at the Sanctuary!
Observe a variety of habitats along the way as we travel on paths not typically available to the public.
This easy to moderate hike is geared for adults and is approximately 3 1/2  miles long.
Please meet at the Visitor Center kiosk by 10:00 am.  
If there is inclement weather, please call 413-245-1353 to confirm that hike will be taking place.

CANCELLED: Guided Walk – Scenic Woods Walk

Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary Wales, MA

Scenic Woods Walk
On Saturday, October 1, 2022 join us for a guided walk through the Sanctuary woods.
During this moderate to semi-difficult hike, we will walk off of the regular paths, up and over hills, through the woodlands in search of early autumn flora and fauna.
This hike is geared towards adults and is approximately 4 miles long.
We will meet at the Visitor Center kiosk for a 10:00 am departure.
If there is inclement weather, please call 413-245-1353 to confirm that hike will be taking place.

Saturday Hike to Vineca Pond – RESCHEDULED to Saturday, October 28, 2023

Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary Wales, MA

Join us for a hike to the beautiful Vineca Pond deep in the Sanctuary!
Observe a variety of habitats as we hike past the canal and dams on paths not typically available to the public.
This moderate hike is geared for adults, is at a moderate pace, and is approximately 3.5 miles long.
Dress in appropriate clothing and footwear; be prepared for roots, rocks, and maybe even some mud!
Dogs are not allowed.
Please meet at the Trailhead kiosk by 9:30 am to sign in.
If there is inclement weather, please call 413-245-1353 to confirm that the hike will be taking place.

Saturday Hike to Bear Hill

Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary Wales, MA

Join us for a hike to the top of Bear Hill deep in the Sanctuary!
Observe a variety of habitats as we hike up Tupper Hill to Bear Hill on trails not typically available to the public.
This moderate to difficult hike is geared for adults, is at a moderate pace, and is approximately 4.2 miles long. 
Dress in appropriate clothing and footwear; be prepared for elevation, roots, and rocks.
Dogs are not allowed.
Please meet at the Trailhead kiosk by 9:30 am to sign in.  
If there is inclement weather, please call 413-245-1353 to confirm that the hike will be taking place.

Saturday Hike to Vineca Pond

Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary Wales, MA

Join us for a hike to the beautiful Vineca Pond deep in the Sanctuary!
Observe a variety of habitats as we hike past the canal and dams on paths not typically available to the public.
This moderate hike is geared for adults, is at a moderate pace, and is approximately 3.5 miles long.
Dress in appropriate clothing and footwear; be prepared for roots, rocks, and maybe even some mud!
Dogs are not allowed.
Please meet at the Trailhead kiosk by 9:30 am to sign in.
If there is inclement weather, please call 413-245-1353 to confirm that the hike will be taking place.